B5.7.2 Side and rear boundaries

Code: C5.23

Side and rear boundaries between houses must be a maximum of 2 metre high to ensure privacy for residents whilst avoiding overly high boundaries that can create overshadowing, a sense of enclosure, or visual intrusion for neighbouring properties.

Exception: Where boundaries are combined with raised ground levels that would result in a total height exceeding 2 metre, the maximum boundary height may need to be reduced accordingly.

The gable ends of two dwellings with a red brick block paved parking area between them containing one car. There is low level planting to form a more attractive and less harsh side boundary

Figure 160: Shows walls and low-level planting which have been utilised as attractive side boundary treatments in Bishopsgarth, Wakefield (Code: C5.22)

The view of a rear garden is shown from an estate road with the use of boundary walls consisting of low level brick walls with piers and closed board fencing between the piers

Figure 161: Shows walls with piers and timber panels, used as a suitable alternative to closed board fencing in Wild Orchid Way, Pontefract (Code: C5.22)

Guidance: G5.32

Where new brick walls are proposed, these should:

coordinate with the dwelling materials
include detailing or piers every 3 metres to avoid long, monotonous sections